Dangerous Drugs Bound for Sierra Leone Intercepted in Virginia, USA
By: DS Norfolk, Virginia – November 8: U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered dangerous fentanyl powder while inspecting vehicles in an export container bound for Sierra Leone in Norfolk, Va. on November 8. According to a press release from the U.S. Border and Custom office, the manifest listed three older Toyota sedans in the…
Drug Lab Uncovered at Allentown School: Students Fall ill Amid Toxic Air
By: Tommy Sidikie, Reporter On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at approximately 11:00 AM, the administration of Baptist Secondary School in Allentown, Freetown, alerted the Temne Town Police Post to a troubling situation after more than 20 students fell ill due to exposure to toxic substances in the air. The school promptly transported the affected students…
Uncle Charged in Disturbing Assault of 10-Year-Old Niece in Moya
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter Moyamba – November 18, 2024, at approximately 10:00 PM, Robert Lebbie, the town chief of Pujuhun Village in the Kori Chiefdom of Moyamba District, was notified of a disturbing case involving the alleged sexual assault of a ten-year-old girl by her uncle, Idrissa Bangura. According to reports, the victim, who resides…
DWAN-Sierra Leone Educates Deaf Girls on Puberty and Menstruation
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter The Deaf Women Advocacy Network (DWAN-SL), led by Executive Director Madam Musu Kenyeh Golley, organized an informative session on puberty and menstruation for deaf girls at the National School for the Deaf in Freetown. The program, targeting girls aged 10-15, aimed to address the unique challenges faced by deaf adolescents in…
Health Minister Demby and UK High Commissioner Discuss Health Initiatives
By: Joseph Momoh, Reporter Minister of Health Austin Demby hosted UK High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, Josephine Gauld, for a meeting focused on strengthening partnerships to improve health outcomes in the country. The discussions underscored the importance of collaboration between Sierra Leone and the UK in addressing pressing health challenges. The two officials explored strategies…
Panel Discussion on Wildlife Conservation and Eco-Tourism Held by Tourism Ministry
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter On November 20, 2024, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA), in collaboration with its partners, held a panel discussion titled “Wildlife Conservation and Communities” as part of the ongoing Tourism for All Campaign. The event aimed to address challenges in environmental conservation and eco-tourism, bringing together representatives from the…
Minister Swaray Addresse AI4SocialProtection Conference in Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand— Mohamed Rahman Swaray, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Security, delivered a keynote address at the AI4SocialProtection Conference, held from November 19-21, 2024. The event, themed “Overcoming Challenges and Creating Opportunities,” gathered over a hundred key stakeholders, including policymakers, technical experts, and solution providers, to discuss the integration of artificial intelligence…
Presidents Bio and Boakai Forge Stronger Ties Between Sierra Leone and Liberia
By: Tommy Sidikie, reporter November 19, 2024 – In a significant move to bolster bilateral relations and regional collaboration, His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of Sierra Leone, warmly welcomed Liberia’s President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. during his working visit to Freetown. Describing President Boakai as a “big brother,” President Bio congratulated him on…
60-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Cannabis Trafficking at Pujehun-Liberia Border
By: Saidu Jalloh, Reporter Police stationed at the Gelehun Checkpoint along the Pujehun-Liberia border highway have arrested 60-year-old Jeneba Kallon for allegedly trafficking suspected cannabis sativa. The arrest took place during a routine vehicle inspection, where officers discovered 12 compressed parcels of dry leaves concealed among her belongings. The suspect was immediately detained and later…